Earth of Oryn News

[h3]Play the Earth of Oryn demo![/h3][p]Hey everyone! I’m the solo developer behind Earth of Oryn, and I'm incredibly excited (and nervous!) to share the very first public demo as part of Steam Next Fest![/p][p]Earth of Oryn is my dream project, a living hand-crafted world where you build, explore, and survive among kingdoms rising and falling. This demo is your first chance to step into that world and help shape what comes next.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]Your feedback shapes the future[/h3][p]As a solo dev, every bit of feedback means the world to me. Whether you found something magical, confusing, or broken I want to hear it. Your thoughts directly influence how Earth of Oryn will evolve. You have a Survey button on the main menu of the demo. It only takes a couple of minutes and really helps![/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]A word on progress and what’s next[/h3][p]I also want to be honest about where development stands. Earth of Oryn is a big, ambitious project and as a solo developer, some parts have taken longer than expected. There's still a lot to do: more systems to polish, more content to build, and plenty of ideas I can't wait to bring to life.[/p][p]That said, the vision and scope of the game remain the same. I'm fully committed to seeing this journey through, even if it takes more time. Every week brings new progress, and your support and feedback are what keep me motivated through the long days (and nights).[/p][p]This demo represents just a small glimpse of what's coming and I can't wait for you to see how far Earth of Oryn will grow.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]Wishlist to support the journey[/h3][p]If you enjoy the demo or just want to see where this world goes next please consider adding Earth of Oryn to your wishlist. It’s a simple click, but it helps a lot more than you might think![/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]Join the community[/h3][p]We've got a growing community of explorers and builders discussing the game, sharing tips, and following development closely. If you'd like to be part of that or just hang out with other players come join us![/p]

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[p]You'll get sneak peeks, dev updates, and early news on future builds.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]Thank you[/h3][p]Creating Earth of Oryn has been the biggest adventure of my life and getting to finally share it with you means everything. Thank you for playing, sharing, and supporting an indie dream.[/p][p]- Elivard[/p][p][/p][p]PS: Let me know what you thought in the comments. I read every message![/p]

Dear followers,

It has been a long time since the last update. I have been very busy focusing on working on the game. I'm sorry for that but here is a big one.

Earth of Oryn is doing amazing on Steam (it has been wishlisted almost 100 000 times). It's a great new for the future of the game. Thanks a lot!


[h2]Development [/h2]

Here is a good summary video about how the game looks like at the moment:
[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]
Don't hesitate to comment and like the video on Youtube. It helps a lot with the Youtube algorithm. Thanks!

[h2]Screenshots[/h2]



[h2]What has been done since the last update[/h2]

• Fixed a lot of behaviours concerning workers deliveries mechanics.
  
• Reworked a lot of GUI components and GUI effects.
  
• Reworked the tutorial and adding new steps.
  
• Added shortcuts.
  
• Reworked the build tool.
  
• Reworked the dragging tool to build roads and walls and adding VFX and sound.
  
• Fixed cursor selection tool.
  
• Reworked map navigation behaviour.
  
• Fixed building inventories.
  
• Fixed resource collection mechanics.
  
• Added different OST while playing with different civilizations.
  
• Reworked weather VFX.
  
• Improved performance on a lot of tools and the game in general.
  
• Started adding settings for keys binding.
  
• Fixed some bugs with the bug reporting tool.
  
• Added archers and their specific mechanics.
  
• Reworked whole combat system.
  
• Added outline on selectable objects.
  
• Added tool to clean vegetation and destroy other buildings.
  
• Added a new "Repairer" job for workers.
  
• Added some cooldown on citizen task decisions so they don't get stuck in a loop.
  
• New game mode "Mission" where you can select a mission and a seed to unlock other ones. All 4 civilizations are now playable.
  
• Fixed people dying for no reason.
  
• Faster combat AI.
  
• Added a mini grid to the existing grid placing system.
  
• Reworked the whole technology mechanics and added new ones.
  
• Reworked animal behaviour (still early stage).
  
• Added new informations to tooltips.
  
• Reworked some buggy layouts.
  
• Resolved some pathfinding issues.
  
• If a job is taking place in building, worker will now go inside in order to work.
  
• New culte building, technologies and priest job.
  
• Fine tuned ground slope textures for better terrain readability.
  
• Units can now have an aura affecting other citizen.
  
• New landscaping tool.
  
• New dashboard with a lot of different displayed data (lists, charts,...)
  
• New manufacture building allowing item transformation.
  
• Started working on power building (windmills).
  
• Reworked zoning tool.
  
• Reworked farming mechanics.
  
• Added environment sounds.
  
• Fixed miscellaneous other bugs.
  

[h2]And what I'm planning to do next[/h2]

• Bug fixing and improving mechanics based on new feedback.
  
• Power buildings and their mechanics.
  
• Wild life.
  
• Adding new content based on existing mechanics.
  
• Adding new original missions.
  

If you need more information and/or want to chat with me and other Oryn players, I invite you to join the Discord server.




Best regards,

Elivard

2024 here we are! It will for sure be a key year for Earth of Oryn as the game is planned to launch into Early Access this very year!

Thank you so much for being this many following the game! I'm a solo developer and this is huge for me. ːsteamhappyː

[h2]Beta testing[/h2]

I'm very happy to announce that beta testing has started with Kickstarter backers last January! I'm gathering a lot of feedback and bug reports and it's helping me a lot to improve the game.
If you like to get involved with the development of the game or simply say hi, I invite you to join Earth of Oryn Discord.
Some beta testing seats may become available for none Kickstarter backers.


[h2]Development [/h2]

Check out this summary video about how the game looks like at the moment:
[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

[h3]Development December - March[/h3]

• Setting up the Playtest environment for beta testing.
  
• Fixing tons of bugs with the first beta testing feedback.
  
• Started implementing localization system.
  
• Found a music composer for the game. First tests are in the latest version.
  
• Reworking the building system and roads/walls drag and drop.
  
• Added archers for enemies (and soon for the player).
  
• Added a bug/feedback reporter.
  
• Added features to destroy buildings.
  
• Random goals and events for each map.
  
• Added a feature to give instructions to units (like an RTS).
  
• A gazillion of other small improvements following beta tester feedback.
  

Next I'm going to work on making the existing systems more robust and improve the building and fighting systems.

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Thanks for checking in,
Elivard

Dear followers,

It's October and I'm posting this new update about what I have done in September.



I have been working on a new game mode called "Random single mission". It will be one of the main mode for early access with the "Creative mode".

• Campaign: Select a campaign and play a set of mission following an original story. (For 1.0)
  
• Story single mission: Select a mission with an original story. (For 1.0)
  
• Random single mission: Generate a level following different parameters then play it. (Early access)
  
• Creative mode: Generate your own map with you own biome and then modify this map with some god mode tools. Enter play mode if you like to. (Early access)
  

I have also worked on some other parts:

• Improved weather system.
  
• Refactor some code into Unity jobs to gain performance.
  

• Better random single mission mode
  
• Law system
  
• Taxes system
  
• Rework marchand system
  
• Better way to learn the game. I like to remove the current tutorial and create something that work with every level and is more like a "Hint mode".
  
• Refactor some other code into Unity jobs to gain performance.
  

[h2]Video summary of September[/h2]
[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]


If you like to see a more day to day progression about the Earth of Oryn I invite you to follow me on Twitter.

Cheers,

Elivard

Dear followers,

It's already mid August and it's time for me to give you some news about the game.


[h2]July-August[/h2]
I have been testing the game with my publisher Stray Fawn Studio (I'm already at version 17). It's super insightful and it's helping me a lot to focus on what's important.

I'have made a lot of improvements and fixes such as:

• Improving citizen behaviour, fight system and pathfinding.
  
• Adding some panels to get an overview of your city such as your citizens, items and buildings.
  
• Reworking the advertisement panel to become more useful giving you tips and informations based on realtime events. Plus you can now access to its history.
  
• Improving building placement.
  
• Proofreading and correcting labels.
  
• Adding a general settings menu.
  
• Improving mouse controls.
  
• Improving performances.
  
• Fine tuning the tutorial and creating better alpha demos.
  
• Expanding the map size from 10 000 to 22 500 square meters (the goal for early access is 90 000).
  
• A lot of other fixes.
  

[h2]September[/h2]
Using all the feedback I will have gathered at the Gamescom to improve the game so I might slightly adjust my roadmap by this time.
The alpha testing will be approaching for some Kickstarter backers! I will be contacting you by Kickstarter to deliver keys.

[h2]Gamescom 2023[/h2]
I'm super exited to announce you that I'll be at the Gamescom 2023 in Koln Germany in the Indie arena booth!


The game will be available to test on a laptop with the very first public demo. The goal is to gather as much feedback as possible.

I can't wait to meet some of you IRL! Please tell me if you are going!


[h2]Video summary of July-August[/h2]
[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]


If you like to see a more day to day progression about the Earth of Oryn I invite you to follow me on Twitter.

Cheers,

Elivard